Alzheimer’s blood test, Aducanumab approval issues, Medicare coverage of brain scans that diagnose dementia, Some at higher risk for Alzheimer’s
Focus On briefs: Information technology
Dec 02, 2022
Healthcare notches data breach records, New York rolls out robot companions for seniors, Netsmart adds Zimmet’s CORE Analytics,
Falls prevention design considerations for senior living communities
By
Rob Geller
Jun 29, 2023
A holistic design approach empowers older adults to lead fulfilling lives with enhanced peace of mind and overall well-being.
More seniors may be willing to take deprescribing advice
By
John Hall
Apr 12, 2024
Providers, however, must continue to check their motivation in cutting back on certain prescriptions, pharmacy experts caution.
Expanding a community’s reach and keeping residents engaged
Oct 26, 2022
Ben Unkle, CEO of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, discusses early advantage programs to expand the reach of a life plan community and also engagement and how it can help alleviate social isolation...
The buyout versus bailout
By
Don Pelgrim
Sep 07, 2023
When capital is used strategically after you’ve performed or executed the business plan, that is considered a buyout. When a property is struggling and seeking additional capital to keep the project...
As university retirement communities become more universal, so should characteristics that define them
By
Andrew Carle
May 08, 2023
A new website will offer the first national directory of university retirement communities, along with information about the history, benefits, costs and criteria retirees can use when assessing senior...
Harnessing analytics to optimize staff efficiency and reduce burnout in senior living
By
Kunaal Goel
May 16, 2024
it is important to use technology to optimize staff efficiency and avoid staff burnout, especially as we consider the incoming demographic changes with the baby boomer generation aging into senior living...
New hearing aid technologies, designs help erase stigma of hearing loss, treatment
By
Dan Troast
Jun 27, 2024
We must continue to promote and acknowledge the realities of hearing loss and its progressive dangers while we work to make hearing care more accessible and acceptable to everyone.
Planning for emergencies and disasters in senior living communities
By
Stan Szpytek
Jun 17, 2024
Safe and effective emergency operations within a senior living community are a combination of identifying all potential threats and perils as well as having a reliable incident management system in place...